Face the Issues

Face the Issues

7 Seasons

Hosted by Samuel Chen. Robust conversations about the issues of the day that affect our region. From community to politics to healthcare and finances; all these topics and more will be thoughtfully discussed and examined.

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  • Young Professionals: Asset or Liability?

    Episode 1

    In this ever changing world, what does a company need to know about the next generation of young professionals? What is the place of those young professionals? Angelo Fattore joins us to share his experience and thoughts. 

  • Evaluating Community College: Last Chance or Opportunity?

    Episode 2

  • To Bee Or Not To Bee

    Episode 3

  • Community in Focus: Journey for a New Kidney

    Episode 4

    Your body is an amazing machine with millions of little interlocking parts working in unison, but what happens when a part of the body starts to fail? Antonio Santiago joins Sam Chen to tell his story.

  • Election 2024: Veepstakes & October Surprises

    Episode 5

    We are living in turbulent times. What do all the recent political shakeups mean for our country's future? Our guest, Christopher Borick Professor of Political Science, joins us to discuss these historic events.

  • Marketing For The 21st Century

    Episode 6

    Do the words "Marketing" and "Content Creation" sound intimidating? They don't have to be. Our guest, Gorden Voit, breaks down how with the advent of phones, every business can easily promote themselves and should.

  • Fire Fight

    Episode 7

    Fire fighting is a very serious job, but what do firefighters do when they want to have some fun? Join our guest, Gorden Voit, as he talks about the fire fighter challenge.

  • Election 2024: Appealing to Better Angels

    Episode 8

  • Understanding Grief for Kids

    Episode 9

    Grief and loss is hard for everyone, but it is especially difficult for children. Join our host as he discusses her new children's book with our guest, Andrea Coyne.

  • Community in Focus: Andre Williams

    Episode 10

    What is life like after being in the NFL? Join us as our host, Sam Chen, discusses the challenges and triumphs of life with retired NFL running back Andrea Williams.

  • Community In Focus: Jack Wagenheim

    Episode 11

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to graduate college at the age of 15, all while running your own business? Our guest, Jack Wagenheim, joins Sam to discuss the challenges and triumphs of doing so much at a young age.

  • Corporate Transparency Act

    Episode 12

    The new Corporate Transparency Act goes into effect this year. Elyse C. Pillitteri, Esq. joins our host to discuss the new law.

    Original Airdate : 6/18/2024

  • Nature's Light Show: Solar Eclipse to the Northern Lights

    Episode 13

    On this episode of Face The Issues, Dan Tomaso joins to talk about natures finest light displays.

    Original Airdate : 5/28/24

  • Campus Protests: Free Speech or Campus Safety?

    Episode 14

    Does the 1st amendment protect free speech fully or are there things that you cannot say? Join our host Sam Chen and his guest Dr Adam Carrington as they discuss the Israel Gaza protests going on our college campuses across the country and what protections protesters have.

    Original Airdate : 5/...

  • Expanding the Classroom - Global Education

    Episode 15

    The world is a huge place. Join Sam Chen and his guest Angelo Fattore as they discuss traveling and experiencing other cultures all while in school.

    Original Airdate : 4/30/24

  • Curing Political Anxiety : Face The Issues

    Episode 16

    Original Airdate : 4/23/24

  • Future Of College Athletics : Face the Issues

    Episode 17

    We continue our discussion, looking to the future of college athletics.

    Name, Image, and Likeness or NIL has become a huge issue in recent years for college athletes who want to use their own image during their college sports years for profit. Join Sam Chen and Gordon Voit as they discuss what ...

  • Age Of NIL : Face the Issues

    Episode 18

    Name, Image, and Likeness or NIL has become a huge issue in recent years for college athletes who want to use their own image during their college sports years for profit. Join Sam Chen and Gordon Voit as they discuss what athletes can and cannot legally do with their own NIL in this episode.

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  • Baseball Preview Jellinek : Face The Issues

    Episode 19

    Sam Chen and Sam Jellinek discuss the Iron Pigs and the future of robot umpires.

    Original Airdate - 3/26/24

  • PA Budget Moreland : Face The Issues

    Episode 20

    The Pennsylvania 2024 budget was recently proposed by Governor Shapiro. Our guest Greg Moreland, discusses the bill and why it has been described as "Ambitious".

    Original Airdate - 3/19/24

  • Can States Ban Trump from the Ballot? : Face The Issues

    Episode 21

    Sam Chen and guest, Adam Carrington, discuss the 14th amendment and whether it applies to former President Donald Trump.

    Original Airdate: February 20th, 2024

  • 2024 Presidential Election Preview : Face The Issues

    Episode 22

    In this episode of Face the Issues, Sam Chen and guest, Dr. Christopher Borick, discuss the upcoming 2024 presidential election. (original airdate 2-13-24)